Pompeii, its history, buildings, and antiquities : an account of the destruction of the city with a full description of the remains, and of the recent excavations, and also an itinerary for visitors . tzr The bas-reliefs constituting the lower frieze are devotedto the chace and to combats between men and the upper part are hares pursued by a dog; beyond is awounded stag pursued by dogs, to whom he is about tobecome the prey; below, a wild boar is seized by an enor- THE AMPHITHEATRE. 239 mous dog, who has already caused Lis blood to flow. In themiddle of the composition a bcstiarius
Pompeii, its history, buildings, and antiquities : an account of the destruction of the city with a full description of the remains, and of the recent excavations, and also an itinerary for visitors . tzr The bas-reliefs constituting the lower frieze are devotedto the chace and to combats between men and the upper part are hares pursued by a dog; beyond is awounded stag pursued by dogs, to whom he is about tobecome the prey; below, a wild boar is seized by an enor- THE AMPHITHEATRE. 239 mous dog, who has already caused Lis blood to flow. In themiddle of the composition a bcstiarius has transfixed a bear 4fc. M -J* with a stroke of his lance. This person wears a kind ofshort hunting boot, and is clothed as well as his comrade in >S. a Light tunic without sleeves, bound round the hips, andcalled subucula. It was the dress of the common people,
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